Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
April 19, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1138-NN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator, 1138-YN_ADMINPRO - CoordinatorBusiness Title:
Senior Manager, Cougar Tracks | WSU Tri-Cities (Richland, WA)Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)Position Details:
The Opportunity:
Washington State University Tri-Cities Office of Academic & Student Affairs is now accepting applications for our Cougar Tracks Senior Manager. Cougar Tracks is WSU Tri‑Cities’ continuing education and workforce training program, serving as a gateway to lifelong learning, professional growth, and regional workforce development. Through expert‑led, flexible, and industry‑aligned programming, Cougar Tracks partners with individuals, organizations, and businesses to build practical skills, strengthen leadership, and support economic vitality across the Tri‑Cities region. If you are interested in join a collaborative, community‑focused team, committed to expanding access to high‑quality professional development and making a meaningful regional impact, consider applying!
As the Cougar Tracks Senior Manager you will provide strategic leadership for the university’s continuing education and workforce training program. In this role, you will advance Cougar Tracks’ mission to support regional upskilling and reskilling needs while strengthening connections between the university, industry partners, and the broader community.
Other duties and responsibilities of the Senior Manager include (but are not limited to) leading the vision, growth, and day‑to‑day operations of Cougar Tracks, developing a high‑impact portfolio of noncredit workforce and professional development programs. You will also collaborate closely with campus and system‑wide academic leaders to design engaging, outcomes‑driven learning experiences and expand access for WSU Tri‑Cities students. You will build and sustain strong partnerships with employers, industry groups, and regional stakeholders, represent the program externally, and identify new opportunities aligned with workforce demand.
Additionally, you will manage program budgets, guide and develop staff, oversee policies and processes, and ensure the long‑term sustainability and strategic growth of Cougar Tracks in support of the region’s economic vitality.
Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:
45% Program Leadership & Oversight
30% Industry & Community Engagement
20% Program Management
5% Other Duties
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary appointment.
This position may or may not be eligible for overtime.
This temporary appointment is renewed on an annual basis, dependent on continued funding and project needs.
This position works on-site on the WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA.
Monthly Salary: $4,869.40 - $7,304.10 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area (examples noted below).
Three (3) years of full-time experience in areas such as adult learning theory, curriculum development for professional workforce, designing or scaling of certificate programs, experience with on-line, hybrid, and in person program delivery or closely related experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Experience overseeing professional development programs.
1-2 years of experience in training/education, program/project management, supervision, or leadership and administration.
Familiarity with building positive relationships with an organization’s stakeholders and constituents.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong computer skills including demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
About WSU Tri-Cities – https://tricities.wsu.edu/
WSU Tri-Cities is committed to creating a student-ready campus, marked by academic excellence, career-connected learning, and social belonging. This commitment is informed by our belief that all students, faculty, and staff contribute value to our campus culture. We ascribe to an assets-based framework for understanding and celebrating differences to provide access and opportunity for all. Nearly half of our students are first in their family to attend college, most come from a rural area, and almost half identify as students of color. We believe the wide range of experiences our students possess strengthens the classroom and many co-curricular activities in which WSU Tri- Cities students participate and lead.
Area/College: WSU Tri-Cities
Department Name: Industry-Connected Programs, Cougar Tracks
Location: Richland, WA 99354
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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